Drafting

About the Career

Turning ideas into designs, drafters create electrical, mechanical, product or architectural plans and find opportunities in many industries. A well-paying career, drafting requires only an associate degree to reach a high level of success.

The median salary for drafters is $53,480 per year (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics). Drafting requires only an associate degree to reach a high level of success.

Drafting Career Paths

Possible career paths in the field of drafting include:

Architectural Drafter

Civil Drafter

Electrical Drafter

Piping Drafter

Mechanical Drafter

Structural Drafter

Manufacturing Drafter

Construction Drafter

Drafting Job Titles

Some specific job titles in the field of drafting include:

Drafter

Senior Drafter

Project Coordinator

CAD Technician

CAD Manager

Median Annual Wages

In May 2016, the median annual wages for drafters in the top industries in which they worked were as follows:

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